The crew of "One Hundred Ghosts" has finished filming all the scenes in the ancient town of E City, and will move to a new filming location next.
Because we arrived at our destination in the early hours of the night, the director team did not arrange any scenes for us in the morning. Instead, they let everyone rest until noon. The official filming started in the afternoon.
Today is Lu Wenxing's last scene, and also the farewell scene for the young Mo Xu. The other actors' scenes have all been moved to the back, and Director Wang plans to fine-tune this final scene in the afternoon.
After Lu Wenxing changed his clothes, he ran into Song Jiajia when he came out of the dressing room.
"Are you getting into the role too quickly?"
Lu Wenxing:?
"We haven't even started filming yet, but I can already see the farewell scene from your face."
Lu Wenxing: “…”
Lu Wenxing filmed the final scene today with Gu Yanshen. He is no longer as nervous as when he first joined the crew, and he doesn't feel nervous for important farewell scenes like today.
"By the way, I have something to ask you."
Song Jiajia suddenly lowered her voice. Seeing that the staff around her were busy with their own things, she approached Lu Wenxing and spoke in a low voice.
"You don't want to sign Huayi?"
Seeing Lu Wenxing's confusion, Song Jiajia asked again, "Don't you know that I also signed with Huayi?"
"I know."
Lu Wenxing just didn't expect that Song Jiajia would know that Hua Yi's agent had approached him.
Song Jiajia said expressionlessly, "Because the agent you rejected is my agent."
Lu Wenxing was really surprised this time. When recording the first episode of the variety show, Lu Wenxing had met Song Jiajia's agent, but didn't know the other party's name. Yesterday, Xu Rong called, and Lu Wenxing didn't match her with Song Jiajia's agent.
"It turns out to be Sister Jiajia's agent."
"My agent called me and cried a few days ago, and I comforted her for a long time."
The crying was fake, Xu Rong was just expressing her amazement.
Song Jiajia imitated Xu Rong's tone and acted exaggeratedly, "Usually, there are only artists I don't want to work with. I have never had an artist reject me. Man, you have successfully attracted my attention."
Lu Wenxing: “…”
"It's a bit exaggerated, please tone it down."
"No way? I think that's about it." Song Jiajia turned her head and stared at Lu Wenxing, "So, why didn't you agree? Could it be that a better entertainment company came to you?"
The more Song Jiajia thought about it, the more likely it seemed. "Mou Gu or Mou Da? Could it be Gu Yanshen..."
"What's wrong with me?"
Song Jiajia was startled by Gu Yanshen who suddenly stood behind her, "No, Brother Shen, why are you walking without making any sound?"
"You were too focused on what you said."
Song Jiajia chuckled, "I didn't say anything bad about Brother Shen. Brother Shen is always a god in my heart. Whatever Brother Shen does is right. I'm leaving now."
Gu Yanshen had thought about signing Lu Wenxing a long time ago, but he hadn't told Lu Wenxing yet. He was busy filming recently, so he mentioned it to the company. He originally planned to wait until Lu Wenxing finished filming before telling him.
Before this, Gu Yanshen never thought that Lu Wenxing would refuse.
Because of Lu Wenxing's daily performance, everyone can see his persistence and focus on acting. Such a person is born for this job.
He didn't expect that Huayi Media would find Lu Wenxing. It's not that Lu Wenxing was not good enough, but his exposure was not high enough for Huayi to discover this treasure.
Gu Yanshen did not hear their entire conversation, but it was not difficult to guess what they had said before from the last two sentences. Gu Yanshen was also quite surprised that Lu Wenxing did not agree to sign a contract with Huayi.
Before Lu Wenxing could say anything, Director Wang started shouting with a loudspeaker.
"Let's get started, let's get started."
"Then we'll talk about it tonight."
Gu Yanshen turned and walked towards the set, with Lu Wenxing following behind him.
Director Wang told them the effect he wanted to present, and the two rehearsed several times on the set and also tried other performance methods.
"When the camera turns around, Xingxing will withdraw. Look at Xiao Zheng's gestures."
It officially started up an hour later.
The plot of Lu Wenxing's final scene was carefully and deliberately arranged by the big villain Mo Xu in order to fulfill the wish of the young Mo Xu.
After the wire was adjusted, Lu Wenxing stood in front of the green screen and jumped down from the platform. He held a long sword in his hand, and his white clothes were as white as dust, like a savior.
Even without special effects, this leap is completely beautiful, and the movements are smooth and light as a fairy.
Unlike his first time hanging on wires, after being on the crew for a month, Lu Wenxing has gotten used to it and can use the help of wires with ease.
Mo Xu stood up in front of several trapped villagers, which surprised the villagers who had suddenly encountered the ferocious beast.
"It's the Immortal!"
"The Immortal is here to save us, there's no need to be afraid."
"Why don't you thank the Immortal quickly?"
"No need." Mo Xu said calmly. He imitated the devil Mo Xu's unfathomable expression. He changed into a white robe, and his temperament also became elegant.
In a place where no one else could see, he secretly rejoiced in his heart: "No wonder Ayu is so quiet, he really has the demeanor of a king."
Mo Xu coughed lightly, "Don't be afraid."
He took a firm stance and looked at the monster coldly.
"Don't even think about hurting anyone."
Then there was a fight scene, which didn't last too long, and Mo Xu won easily. The villagers who survived the disaster looked at Mo Xu with gratitude.
"Thank you, Immortal."
"Immortal, I have no way to repay you for saving my life, so I can only kowtow to express my gratitude."
"Thank you for saving my life, Immortal."
Mo Xu raised his hand to call for a stop, and as several people looked up at him, he lightly stepped on the rock wall, flew to the top of the mountain, and left the villagers' sight.
"Cut."
The scene ended here. The stylist and makeup artist came forward to check Lu Wenxing's makeup and hair accessories. After confirming that there was no problem, they gave the director an 'OK' gesture.
The mountain just now does not exist, it is just a platform covered by the green screen. As for the mountain, it will require post-production special effects.
The next shot was the scene at the top of the mountain. The crew had already reached the top of the mountain and just had to move the equipment.
The set ended, and Gu Yanshen appeared in a shot wearing a dark red robe and a black half-face mask.
Mo Xu was still immersed in the joy of saving people and didn't bother to pretend to be serious. He walked towards the devil Mo Xu with a happy smile, as if asking for praise.
"Ayu, was I handsome just now?"
A Yu looked at Mo Xu with tenderness on his face.
"handsome."
"Really? Then can you take me out of the valley?" Mo Xu looked at A Yu hopefully, expecting this outsider whom he had once rescued to take him away.
"Mo Xu." A Yu's already faint smile disappeared, a trace of emotion flashed across his eyes, and he blinked his long eyelashes, all his emotions were well concealed.
"I know you won't take me there."
Mo Xu lowered his head, looking disappointed, "Then you have to promise me that you will come back to see me often in the future, and don't be like my brothers who never come back after leaving the valley."
A Yu suddenly smiled and said, "I'll take you out."
"Really?"
"Um."
As Ayu finished speaking, something seemed to change quietly.
At this time, the camera turned to Gu Yanshen. Lu Wenxing saw the assistant director waving at him, and knew that he could leave the camera, so he turned and walked off the scene.
The camera turned back and shot from Gu Yanshen's point of view.
At this moment, there was no trace of Mo Xu in the direction A Yu was looking, as if he had never existed. Gu Yanshen reached out to the void, as if he could still feel the boy's presence and body temperature.
"Cut, beautiful!"
"Congratulations to Xingxing for finishing the filming."
"Congratulations!"
"It's not convenient on the top of the mountain, so let's prepare a small wrap-up party for Wen Xing. When the show is officially finished, Wen Xing must come and attend."
Because it takes most of the day to go up and down the mountain, in order to finish filming the scenes on the mountain as soon as possible, the actors and staff in the crew will live on the mountain for the next few days.
The crew rented several long-distance buses and parked them on the top of the mountain, so that the actors and staff could sleep in the berths on the buses at night.
Leading actors such as Song Jiajia, Gu Yanshen and Le Hanfei asked their assistants to drive the RV up the mountain. They have developed the habit of falling asleep in seconds due to frequent filming, so it doesn't matter where they sleep.
In the evening, the five-layer cake that Director Wang ordered arrived.
It was prepared for Lu Wenxing to complete the filming, and there was also a red envelope.
Not only did the director give it, but even several of the leading actors gave them big red envelopes. Lu Wenxing was a little flattered and didn't feel comfortable taking it.
"Put it away, put it away."
Director Wang took the red envelopes from them and stuffed them into Lu Wenxing's hands. "This is a small red envelope for good luck and good fortune, and congratulations on your successful first filming."
"Thank you, everyone."
The top layer of cake is in the shape of a five-pointed star. It can be seen that the director was very careful when arranging it. Under the gaze of everyone, Lu Wenxing cut the cake and then the staff began to distribute the cake.
The director also opened some wine, but since we had to continue filming tomorrow, we were only allowed to have a small drink.
"Wen Xing, you don't have any filming tomorrow, so drink as much as you want."
"Then I won't be able to go down the mountain tomorrow." Lu Wenxing waved his hand and responded with a smile.
“Hahahaha, then stay here with everyone and finish the photo shoot and go back together.”
Everyone was exhausted these past few days and it was a rare opportunity for them to have a break, but the director didn't care and just let them relax and rest on their own.
"Star."
"Sister Jia."
Song Jiajia sat next to Lu Wenxing, "Can you tell me why now? Or do you have any concerns?"
There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening on the mountain, especially at noon when it is as hot as summer, and at night it is directly winter. Song Jiajia and Lu Wenxing are both wearing white down jackets, which are customized by the crew to keep warm in case the actors or staff members don’t bring coats.
When Gu Yanshen walked over, he just heard Lu Wenxing say.
"The school gave me an exchange student spot to Y University. I will probably be there for a year."
"She's not only good-looking but also a top student! I'm so envious!" Song Jiajia was surprised at first, then she started to act like a drama queen and showed an expression of regret.
"If I could be born a few years later, I would definitely pursue you as my boyfriend."
Lu Wenxing curled his eyes and said, "Sister Jia looks like she is the same age as me."
"Did you eat a few more bites of cake? You're so sweet." Song Jiajia's smile gradually rose and he got back to the point. "So, you're wondering whether to go abroad?"
Lu Wenxing nodded, but what was actually troubling him was the past few days, and now he had a bias.
Gu Yanshen didn't eavesdrop on the conversation on purpose. He just came over to serve milk tea. He put a straw in the milk tea and handed it to Lu Wenxing. "It's hot. It will keep the cold away."
"I want one too." Song Jiajia's eyes widened when she saw the milk tea. "There's food delivery on the top of the mountain?"
"You let the delivery man ride his electric bike up the mountain? I guess you won't get any drinks tomorrow." Le Hanfei came over with a smile. "That's not right. No one dares to deliver food up the mountain in the middle of the night."
"The crew hired a chef who can make milk tea."
The crew has been living in the mountains recently, and the food ordered from the foot of the mountain is always cold when it is delivered up, so they just hired a chef. Director Wang specially rented a car to use as a kitchen, which can provide three meals a day, but the food has to be simple.
Song Jiajia took a deep breath, "No pearls, no soul."
Le Hanfei: "...Sister, just be content with what you have to drink."
Song Jiajia didn't know whether to continue the topic. Lu Wenxing was talking to her, but she didn't know whether Lu Wenxing minded Gu Yanshen and Le Hanfei hearing it, so she didn't plan to continue the topic.
Instead, it was Gu Yanshen who hit a straight ball.
"You didn't sign with Huayi, so even if our company signs you, you won't agree?"
Lu Wenxing blinked in surprise, and when he met Gu Yanshen's dark eyes, he was speechless for a moment.
Song Jiajia was also stunned for a second, "Why is the big movie star still trying to snatch someone away?"
"Fair competition." Gu Yanshen said this with a hint of joking, "Who the stars choose will depend on their own abilities."
Suddenly being fought over by two major film and television companies, although Song Jiajia and Gu Yanshen were just exaggerating, these two companies were olive branches for Lu Wenxing now, and it was something he had never thought of before.
But now, Lu Wenxing has made a decision, so...
"I'm sorry, the school has reserved a place for me as an exchange student, and I will most likely go."
Lu Wenxing said it tactfully.
Just as they were silent, Gu Yanshen's deep voice rang out.
“Are there any conflicts between the two?”
Gu Yanshen's words brought Song Jiajia, who had fallen into a misunderstanding, back to her senses.
"Oh, that's right, there is no conflict between the two! Xingxing can still go abroad as an exchange student even if he signs with Huayi. Are exchange students not allowed to sign contracts?"
Lu Wenxing's eyes lit up, and in an instant they were like stars lighting up in the night sky.
Gu Yanshen resisted the urge to rub Lu Wenxing. He sat there calmly and talked to Lu Wenxing from the perspective of an experienced person.
"There is still a long way to go. The entertainment industry is both big and small. Choosing this path does not mean you have to stick to this circle. Having the opportunity to study abroad, no matter what major or field, will help your personal growth."
Song Jiajia agreed very much and nodded in agreement.
"Actor Song, goddess Wen Da, CI TV host... they have been in the entertainment industry for so long, and they have also chosen to continue their studies in recent years. Facts have proved that learning is the right thing to do."
After Gu Yanshen finished his "encouragement to study", he added another sentence.
"Of course, I'll tell you the truth. You're currently on the rise, and if you temporarily leave the entertainment industry, you'll lose fans. There's no such thing as the best of both worlds. I'm just giving you advice, and the choice is still yours."
"If Xingxing continues to stay in the entertainment industry, maybe she can become the next popular star in less than a year. But I can see that you love acting, and your ambition is not just to be a popular star."
Song Jiajia took a sip of milk tea and continued, "I entered the entertainment industry at the age of 23. I don't think it's too late. If I had entered the industry at the age of 20, I might not be the Song Jiajia I am today."
Talent, hard work and luck are all important.
Song Jiajia and Gu Yanshen's words also gave Lu Wenxing an epiphany.
He had been hesitant before because of the development of the plot, but in fact the plot had already gone astray without him noticing, he just didn't notice it because he was constrained by his own thoughts.
The butterfly effect had already occurred as early as when he terminated his contract with Mango Entertainment and started participating in variety shows. He was worried that the plot changes would be affected by the "world consciousness", causing him to be forced to become a cannon fodder.
But it's actually a bit of an unfounded worry.
In the original novel, he was an unknown character from beginning to end, but now he not only took part in variety shows but also filmed dramas, but nothing happened.
Does this mean... there will be no forced plot changes?
Lu Wenxing was not sure, but what Gu Yanshen and Song Jiajia said was right. People always want to go to higher places. Why should he give up this opportunity? He could give himself a one-year deadline.
He went abroad as an exchange student this year and avoided the plot. If when he came back, the protagonist and the protagonist had no emotional progress, it would mean that the butterfly effect would not have any substantial impact.
If that's true, he should be thankful that he has the script in his hands and try his best to change the direction of the plot, instead of avoiding the plot in order to avoid being cannon fodder.
If there is a stone on the ground, you don't have to take a detour. Even if you can't step over it, you can choose to move the stone away. Why should you change your direction because of a stone?
"Thank you, Teacher Gu, and thank you, Sister Jiajia."
Lu Wenxing took a deep breath, his tone sincere, his eyes sparkling.
"Just like what Teacher Gu said, don't stick to one circle. I like filming and want to be an actor, but that doesn't mean I have to give up my studies or the opportunity to be an exchange student."
There was a hint of smile in Gu Yanshen's eyes. He liked Lu Wenxing's confidence and pursuit of self-reliance, because such Lu Wenxing really looked like a shining star.
"Lu Wenxing."
Gu Yanshen called his name softly. Lu Wenxing raised his eyelids and saw the smile in Gu Yanshen's eyes.
"Can I make an appointment in advance for your first show after returning to China?"
The author has something to say: Gu Shenshen: First come, first served, I have already reserved the stars.
Going abroad does not mean delaying the recognition of relatives. After all, my mother is a jewelry designer and graduated from Y University. Do you understand my hint?
See you in the next chapter. Let’s bet a bag of spicy noodles whether mom can recognize the stars at a glance.
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